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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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PANW Stock Forecast

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock forecast, based on 89 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $400.05, with a high of $525.00 and a low of $290.00. This represents a 5.12% increase from the last price of $380.55.

$100 $190 $280 $370 $460 $550 High: $525 Avg: $400.05 Low: $290 Last Closed Price: $380.55

PANW Stock Rating

Palo Alto Networks stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 89 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 64 Buy (71.91%), 23 Hold (25.84%), 2 Sell (2.25%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 89 2 23 64 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PANW Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPalo Alto Networks5.12%
SectorTechnology Stocks 35.45%
IdeaArtificial Intelligence Stocks List30.99%
IdeaSaaS Stocks List25.71%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts334115
Avg Price Target$463.33$409.15$320.22
Last Closing Price$380.55$380.55$380.55
Upside/Downside21.75%7.52%-15.85%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 261032111155
Sep, 261133101156
Aug, 26113491-55
Jul, 261034101-55
Jun, 26103491-54
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 12, 2026Michael TurrinWells Fargo$525.00$418.7825.36%37.96%
Oct 02, 2026Cowen & Co.$440.00$396.2511.04%15.62%
Sep 28, 2026BTIG$425.00$374.7413.41%11.68%
Sep 21, 2026Meta MarshallMorgan Stanley$410.00$363.5812.77%7.74%
Sep 17, 2026Bernstein$351.00$375.65-6.56%-7.77%
Sep 02, 2026Goldman Sachs$390.00$328.4818.73%2.48%
Sep 02, 2026Truist Financial$400.00$333.7519.85%5.11%
Sep 02, 2026Deutsche Bank$430.00$333.7528.84%12.99%
Sep 02, 2026Stephens$400.00$334.1119.72%5.11%
Sep 02, 2026Northland Securities$360.00$333.407.98%-5.40%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 15, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Oct 12, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 02, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Sep 28, 2026BTIGBuyBuyhold
Sep 17, 2026BernsteinOutperformMarket Performdowngrade
Sep 08, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 07, 2026CitigroupBuyNeutraldowngrade
Sep 02, 2026Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold
Sep 02, 2026Deutsche BankBuyBuyhold
Sep 02, 2026Roth CapitalNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-1 $0 $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29
Jul 22Jul 23Jul 24Jul 25Jul 26Jul 27Jul 28Jul 29
Reported$-0.45$0.73$4.04$1.71----
Avg Forecast$2.31$2.13$2.79$3.19$3.63$4.20$3.87-
High Forecast$3.13$2.29$2.79$3.33$3.99$5.06$4.15-
Low Forecast$1.48$2.07$2.78$1.65$1.87$3.35$3.76-
Surprise %-119.48%-65.73%44.80%-46.39%----

Revenue Forecast

$0 $4B $8B $12B $16B $20B Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29
Jul 22Jul 23Jul 24Jul 25Jul 26Jul 27Jul 28Jul 29
Reported$5.50B$6.89B$8.03B$9.22B----
Avg Forecast$5.37B$6.90B$8.00B$9.15B$10.58B$12.26B$13.71B$15.62B
High Forecast$6.44B$6.90B$8.01B$9.17B$10.78B$12.33B$14.47B$16.49B
Low Forecast$4.29B$6.89B$7.82B$9.13B$10.38B$12.19B$13.40B$15.27B
Surprise %2.48%-0.05%0.34%0.79%----

Net Income Forecast

$-500M $400M $1B $2B $3B $4B Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29
Jul 22Jul 23Jul 24Jul 25Jul 26Jul 27Jul 28Jul 29
Reported$-267.00M$439.70M$2.58B$1.13B----
Avg Forecast$-366.76M$439.70M$1.97B$1.26B$1.50B$2.98B$2.74B-
High Forecast$-293.40M$527.64M$1.98B$2.36B$2.82B$3.58B$2.94B-
Low Forecast$-440.11M$351.76M$1.97B$1.17B$1.32B$2.37B$2.66B-
Surprise %-27.20%-30.51%-10.25%----

PANW Forecast FAQ

Is Palo Alto Networks stock a buy?

Palo Alto Networks stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 89 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 64 Buy, 23 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Palo Alto Networks is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Palo Alto Networks's price target?

Palo Alto Networks's price target, set by 89 Wall Street analysts, averages $400.05 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $290 at the low end to $525 at the high end, suggesting a potential 5.12% change from the previous closing price of $380.55.

How does Palo Alto Networks stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Palo Alto Networks's stock forecast shows a 5.12% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the technology stocks sector (35.45%), trailing the Artificial Intelligence Stocks List (30.99%) and SaaS Stocks List (25.71%) investment ideas.

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Palo Alto Networks over the past three months?

  • October 2026: 18.18% Strong Buy, 58.18% Buy, 20.00% Hold, 1.82% Sell, 1.82% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 19.64% Strong Buy, 58.93% Buy, 17.86% Hold, 1.79% Sell, 1.79% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 20.00% Strong Buy, 61.82% Buy, 16.36% Hold, 1.82% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Palo Alto Networks’s EPS forecast?

Palo Alto Networks's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in July 2026 is $3.63, marking a 112.28% increase from the reported $1.71 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $4.2 in 2027, $3.87 in 2028, and $0 in 2029.

What is Palo Alto Networks’s revenue forecast?

Palo Alto Networks's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in July 2026 is $10.58B, reflecting a 14.74% increase from the reported $9.22B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $12.26B, followed by $13.71B for 2028, and $15.62B for 2029.

What is Palo Alto Networks’s net income forecast?

Palo Alto Networks's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in July 2026 stands at $1.5B, representing an 32.46% increase from the reported $1.13B in 2025. Projections indicate $2.98B in 2027, $2.74B in 2028, and $0 in 2029.